WATCH: Springsteen Starts his European Tour with a Bang (and Bashes Trump)

It's not the first time Bruce Springsteen has clashed with political figures.

When President Donald Trump adopted the "Born in the USA" for campaign rallies, Springsteen was livid.

And it seems he's still feeling angry.

Last night, he launched his European tour in Manchester, opening with “Land of Hope and Dreams,” flanked by the mighty E Street Band. “We’re here to summon the righteous power of art, music, and rock ‘n’ roll in dangerous times,” he said.

But of course, he couldn't just let concert goers enjoy the music. He had to turn it into a political weapon.

Between songs, “The Boss” delivered harsh criticism, decrying threats to free speech, the abandonment of democratic values (in his opinion), and harm to the vulnerable. He also made veiled references that appeared to touch on U.S. policies involving Israel, Ukraine, and the Middle East.

“My home, the America I love, the America I’ve written about, a beacon of hope and freedom for 250 years, is now in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treacherous administration,” Springsteen declared before a roaring crowd.

Before performing “House of a Thousand Guitars,” Springsteen spoke of human responsibility: “The last check on power, when the government’s checks and balances fail, is the people, you and me. It’s the unity of people around shared values. That’s what stands between democracy and authoritarianism. In the end, all we have is each other.” His words resonated as a direct jab at Trump’s leadership, echoing his longstanding critiques of the president.

Springsteen’s most pointed remarks came before “City of Ruins,” when he alluded to broader global issues, including U.S. foreign policy.

Without naming Israel explicitly, his comments seemed to critique American support for certain allies and its handling of Middle Eastern conflicts. “Strange, bizarre, and dangerous things are happening out there,” he said. “In America, people are persecuted for using their right to free speech and expressing dissent. The richest take pleasure in abandoning the world’s poorest children to sickness and death. They find sadistic joy in the pain they cause loyal American workers. They dismantle historic civil rights laws that led to a just and diverse society.”

He continued, “They abandon our greatest allies and choose to support dictators over those fighting for freedom. They slash budgets for American universities that don’t bow to their ideological demands. They displace people from America’s streets and illegally deport them to detention centers and prisons in foreign countries. This is happening now.”

Their ideological demands? Really? Or did he forget the Jew hatred and shocking antisemitic attacks and encampments that sprung up all over the USA? Is he really so desperate to stay relevant? Or does he really believe the words coming out of his mouth?

Springsteen softened his message with hope, quoting American writer James Baldwin: “There isn’t as much humanity in this world as you’d like, but there’s enough.” He added, “Despite its flaws, America is a great country with great people. We’ll survive this moment. I have hope. Let’s pray.”

Israel Hayom contributed to this article.